Nigerian Human Trafficker John Ogais ('Rambo') Dies in Custody

Rambo Trafficker Dies in Prison

Nigerian National John Ogais, Alias “Rambo,” Found Deceased in Italian Prison...

Italian authorities confirm death of John Ogais ('Rambo'), Nigerian human trafficker responsible for countless migrant deaths and abuses.

John Ogais, a Nigerian national accused of human trafficking and notorious for his alleged involvement in torture and murder, has died by suicide in an Italian prison. The incident occurred on September 16, 2024, following an altercation where he assaulted and injured four prison guards.

Ogais was arrested in 2017 at the Cara Santa Anna shelter in Isola Capo Rizzuto, Calabria, Italy. He was suspected of being part of a trafficking ring that exploited migrants traveling from Libya to Italy, subjecting them to severe abuse, including torture, rape, and homicide. His capture was facilitated by migrant survivors who identified him upon arrival at Italy's Lampedusa island.

Ogais's criminal activities had severe consequences for numerous victims. His death serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of human trafficking and related crimes.

Key Facts:

• John Ogais (“Rambo”) died by suicide in an Italian prison.
• He was accused of human trafficking, torture, and murder.
• Arrested in 2017 for crimes against migrants.
• Assaulted four prison guards before his death.

Migrants who survived the Libyan detention camp reported gruesome atrocities committed by John Ogais, alias “Rambo.” They told authorities that Ogais brutally murdered two Nigerian migrants, with one victim being a minor beaten to death in front of his brother. The brother was allegedly forced to watch, threatened with a loaded pistol.

Witnesses recounted the horrific events, revealing Ogais's merciless nature. One migrant on Lampedusa shared a personal tragedy, stating, “My cousin and others attempted to escape but were caught and later died from torture.” This haunting account underscores the extreme violence inflicted upon vulnerable migrants.

Migrants endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of John Ogais and other traffickers, who inflicted various forms of torture, including:

• Electric shocks
• Savage beatings with rubber tubes targeting vulnerable body parts

These heinous acts subjected victims to unbearable physical and emotional agony.